Rasheed Walker's $4M Panthers Deal: A Surprising Move

0:00It's March 26th. This is NFL News Today football coverage powered by AI. Rashid Walker, a towering 6 foot 6-324-pound offensive lineman, signed a one-year deal worth $4 million with the Carolina Panthers. Many saw him as the top left tackle available in free agency, yet he flew under the radar and landed this modest contract. Earlier this week, almost two weeks after inking the deal, the soon-to-be fifth-year pro spoke to reporters about his excitement. After four seasons with the Green Bay Packers, including three as their starting left tackle, he's ready for a fresh start. Fans and analysts were stunned by the low price tag, especially since projections had him earning around $20 million per year. Instead, Walker gets about $3.21 million in guarantees, plus up to $680,000 in incentives. Now the 26-year-old steps in right away for Carolina, filling the left tackle spot while Icom equinoe, recovers from a torn patellar tendon.

1:00Walker believes he's the perfect addition, bringing intensity and hard work to help turn things around for the Panthers line.